ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN LATINO/A/X STUDIES - CSCRE

Offering a new major in Race, Power and Resistance, CSCRE is seeking an interdisciplinary scholar who specializes in Latino/a/x Studies whose work addresses racial injustice and modes of resistance as related to Latino/a/x peoples in the United States. Area of specialization is open, but special consideration will be given to candidates who can add to the CSCRE’s major and minor offerings in the following areas: Afro-Latino/a/x Studies; Critical Latino/a/x Indigenous Studies; U.S. Border Studies; New Media Studies; Trans, Sexuality, Gender Latino/a/x Studies; or Comparative Ethnic Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Latino/a/x Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, and other interdisciplinary degrees, but candidates with degrees in closely related fields will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and fostering community among our undergraduate students. Candidates should offer evidence of successful teaching and an active research agenda. We encourage scholar-activists with a record of working with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy to apply. Successful candidates will be able to teach Introduction to Latino/a/x Studies, Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies, and develop upper division courses in Latino/a/x Studies. Candidates will also be expected to enter a rotation of teaching Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Critical Race Theories, or a Capstone Seminar in Race, Power and Resistance. The ideal candidate will also contribute to the expansion and growth of the CSCRE's Latino/a/x Studies minor and Race, Power and Resistance major. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply. At the assistant level, advanced ABDs are advised to apply, but preference will be given to candidates who will obtain their PhD by the time of appointment. At the associate level, successful candidates will possess the ability to perform departmental administrative duties and to grow and evolve undergraduate majors and minors that focus is on marginalized and/or underrepresented people and knowledge.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. In their cover letter, candidates should specify courses that they would propose teaching for the CSCRE’s Latino/a/x Studies minor and Race, Power and Resistance major, outline their teaching experience and research agenda, and elaborate on their experience working with and/or mentoring groups underrepresented in the academy. Candidates at the associate level should also discuss their experience performing administrative duties, developing curricula and programming, and expanding majors/minors that focus on marginalized and/or underrepresented people and knowledge. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000. Applications received by Oct. 15, 2021 will receive full consideration.

Department description:

The Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity (CSCRE) delivers a curriculum focused primarily on African-, Latino/a-, Asian-, and Native-American people in the United States, who are usually marginalized, under-represented and/ or misrepresented in the normative curriculum. The CSCRE offers a major in Race, Power, and Resistance as well as minors in African Diaspora studies, Asian American studies, Latino/a/x studies, and Native American and Indigenous studies.

EEO Statement:

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship may be considered for this position.